They’re looking at billions of dollars in projects such as a flood gate across the Houston Ship Channel and extensive beach restoration, according to Colonel Lars Zetterstrom, Commanding Officer of the Corps’ Galveston District.

“This is a massive scope, a massive proposed solution for the protection and resilience of the coast of Texas,” said Zetterstrom.

The Texas coastal region is home to about 25 percent of the state’s population, and contains ports and refineries along with sensitive wetlands areas.

That study is expected to wrap up in 2020. Congress would then have to come up with the money to build the projects and a local entity would be required to provide matching funds.

A full list of documents available for public review, can be viewed, here.

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Gail Delaughter

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From early-morning interviews with commuters to walks through muddy construction sites, Gail covers all aspects of getting around Houston. That includes walking, driving, cycling, taking the bus, and occasionally flying. Before she became transportation reporter in 2011, Gail hosted weekend programs for Houston Public Media. She's also covered courts in...